Food Safety Inspector

A leading Institute in Dubai, UAE is looking for a Food Safety Inspector with the following:

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive inspections of food vehicles, including mobile food trucks, catering vans, and delivery units, to ensure full compliance with Dubai Municipality and UAE food safety regulations. Verify the validity of permits, trade licenses, vehicle approvals, and food safety certificates during each inspection.
• Monitor and evaluate food handling and preparation practices, ensuring proper temperature control for hot and cold foods, prevention of cross-contamination, correct segregation of raw and cooked items, and adherence to personal hygiene standards by food handlers.
• Inspect and verify the operational condition and calibration of equipment such as refrigeration units, freezers, hot holding units, cooking appliances, and temperature monitoring devices to ensure food quality and safety standards are consistently met.

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• Assess cleanliness and sanitation of food preparation, storage, and service areas within food vehicles, ensuring that all food contact surfaces, utensils, and equipment are properly cleaned and sanitized in accordance with approved sanitation procedures.
• Evaluate waste management and disposal practices, including food waste, wastewater, and grease handling, to ensure environmentally safe disposal and compliance with municipal waste management requirements.
• Review food sourcing, supplier approvals, traceability records, and ingredient labeling to confirm accuracy, legality, allergen declarations, and compliance with local food labeling and consumer protection regulations.
• Investigate food safety complaints, incidents, and suspected foodborne illness cases by collecting samples, documenting findings, interviewing operators, and preparing detailed inspection and incident reports.

• Communicate inspection findings clearly and professionally to food vehicle operators, providing guidance, corrective action recommendations, and education on food safety regulations, hygiene practices, and best industry standards.
• Enforce food safety legislation by issuing warnings, improvement notices, citations, fines, or suspension recommendations in cases of non-compliance, ensuring accountability and public health protection.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inspection records, violation reports, enforcement actions, and follow-up documentation using approved inspection systems and reporting tools.
• Participate in follow-up inspections, compliance verification visits, and special inspection campaigns as required by regulatory authorities.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Public Health, Environmental Health, or a related discipline.
• Valid Food Safety Certification is mandatory; additional certifications such as HACCP, ISO 22000, or Dubai Municipality-approved food safety training are highly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in food safety inspection, food service operations, catering, or food manufacturing, with prior experience in food vehicle inspections considered an advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of UAE food safety laws, Dubai Municipality regulations, HACCP principles, and international food safety standards.

• Proficient in the use of food safety inspection tools, including thermometers, temperature probes, measuring devices, and inspection checklists.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with food operators, stakeholders, and regulatory teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage inspection schedules efficiently, and prioritize tasks under minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify food safety risks, hygiene gaps, and regulatory violations.